JOB SUMMARY

The Sunday Worship Musician provides piano solo music and accompaniment for congregational singing for both the 9:00 AM and the 11:00 AM worship services. The dates and number of Sundays per month vary, but 1-2 Sundays a month are generally available. Dates will be mutually agreed upon between the Music Director and the contractor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate with the Minister and other worship leaders to plan the musical aspects of the worship service.
• Choose and prepare appropriate music for the Prelude and the Offering (and sometimes a third solo selection, depending on the individual Sunday) which are played for both services.
• Prepare congregational hymns as well as other congregational singing elements of the service as necessary, all of which are played for both services.
• Communicate relevant information (i.e. title, composer, arranger, etc.) for all musical selections for projection during the service by Thursday at 5 p.m.
• If requested, accompany special music soloist/ensemble, which includes one 30-minute rehearsal with soloist/ensemble on Sunday morning before the service.
• Meet with the song leader, if necessary, before the first service on Sunday morning to go through the hymns together.

PAY AND HOURS

This is an independent contractor position that pays $200 per Sunday. The contractor would need to be available from 8:15 am – 12:15 pm on the Sunday morning for which they are providing music. All other work hours (as necessary) are flexible.

TO APPLY

Please email your resume to music@chaliceuucongregation.org.

About Chalice Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Founded in 2000, Chalice UUC is a beacon of liberal religious values in North San Diego County. Our faith community of approximately 200 congregants affirms and promotes a vision of religious freedom, tolerance, and social justice. For more information on Chalice UUC, please visit our website.